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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,231.51, 240,346.96 and 60,414.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,231.51, 240,346.96 and 60,414.09 is: 90,621.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,231.51 : 240,346.96 = 60,414.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,231.51/240,346.96 = 60,414.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,231.51x = 240,346.96 × 60,414.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,231.51x = 14,520,342,570.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,520,342,570.60/160,231.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,621.02

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